Nigeria Power Sector

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Economy

Nigeria’s Power Sector Remains Trapped by Poor Planning and Failed Privatisation

Nigeria’s electricity crisis continues to deepen as experts argue that the country’s biggest problem is not limited to generation, transmission, or distribution alone,...

Economy

Reps Approve N248.64bn Relief and 10 Year Debt Plan for Power DisCos

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has approved a major financial relief package and long term restructuring plan worth N248.64bn for Kano...

Economy

FG Approves N3.3 Trillion Power Sector Debt Payment Amid Ongoing Electricity Crisis

The Federal Government has approved a payment plan to settle N3.3 trillion in outstanding debts owed in the power sector under the Presidential...

Economy

FG Inaugurates Committee to Fix Gas Supply and Boost Power Generation

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Gas to Power Monitoring Committee as part of efforts to resolve persistent gas supply challenges affecting electricity...

Metro

Jos Electricity Distribution Company Introduces Framework for Customers to Repay Outstanding Debts

The Management of Jos Electricity Distribution Company has announced a new framework designed to help customers repay outstanding electricity debts across its franchise...

Metro

FG Approves N100bn Solar Power Project for Public Institutions

The Federal Government has approved N100 billion under the National Public Sector Solarization Initiative to provide reliable electricity to public institutions across Nigeria....

Metro

Ikeja Electric Apologises to Customers Over Ongoing Power Supply Disruptions

Electricity distribution company Ikeja Electric has apologised to customers over the ongoing power supply disruptions affecting several areas within its network. The company...

Economy

President Tinubu Initiates Grid Asset Management Company to Strengthen Nigeria’s Power Sector

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched plans to establish a Grid Asset Management Company GAMCO to address persistent electricity challenges in Nigeria, particularly...

Economy

NERC Provides Clear Steps for Resolving Electricity Supply and Billing Issues in Nigeria

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a comprehensive guide to help electricity consumers across Nigeria address power supply and billing issues...

Economy

FG Directs Free Installation of Smart Meters, Warns Against Extortion by DisCos

The Federal Government has ordered electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and meter installers to provide smart meters to all customers free of charge, warning...